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    Komodo to Lombok Boat Trip 4 Days 3 Nights

    The westbound 4D3N crossing out of Labuan Bajo: Komodo National Park first, then Sangeang, Saleh Bay whale sharks, Moyo and Satonda, ending at Kayangan Harbour in Lombok
    • 4D3N
    • Labuan Bajo to Kayangan
    • 5 boats on this corridor
    • 2 shared 4D3N fares in 2026 · 2 boats list 5D4N

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    Tour Overview

    The Komodo to Lombok boat trip runs the Lesser Sunda corridor westbound: out of Labuan Bajo on Flores, through Komodo National Park on the first two days, then across open water to Sumbawa and Lombok. Four days, three nights, one-way. Operators also sell it as a Labuan Bajo to Lombok boat trip, and some operators schedule the reverse direction on separate dates.

    Direction changes the trip more than most people expect. Westbound front-loads the national park — mantas, Pink Beach and Padar on Day 1, the dragons on Day 2 — and saves the crossing for the back half. That suits anyone already in Flores who has seen enough of Labuan Bajo, and anyone building a Bali to Flores loop in reverse who wants to finish near the Gilis rather than at an airport.

    It also moves the whale sharks. Saleh Bay lands on Day 3 westbound instead of Day 2. Exact times for Padar and other park stops depend on the operator’s confirmed route, tides, weather and park instructions, so treat sunrise or sunset wording as indicative rather than guaranteed.

    The five corridor boats below include three with published 4D3N westbound shared fares (two for 2026 and one for 2027); sources for Athira and Alfathran 3 list 5D4N westbound. Cards show approximate USD converted from the published IDR 4D3N fare where one exists, and a quote status otherwise. A source-matched shared cabin for the 2026 westbound 4D3N route starts from IDR 7,750,000 per person. The source pages for two of these boats list the westbound crossing as 5D4N, so they have no confirmed 4D3N fare here. See Published 4D3N crossing fares below; ask the operator for the exact departure, cabin, inclusions and final written quote.

    Guest numbers matter more here than on a park loop because the route includes two overnight passages. Capacity varies across the 5 matched boats, so compare each boat’s cabin count, maximum guests and route-specific fare in Published 4D3N crossing fares below.

    Sailing the other way instead? The Lombok to Komodo boat trip covers the same corridor eastbound, with Komodo National Park at the end of the route. If you only want the park and not the crossing, a 4 day 3 night Komodo tour out of Labuan Bajo is faster and cheaper.

    Quick Facts

    • Tour type
      Open Trip, Private Trip, Custom Charter
    • Duration
      4D3N
    • Start point
      Labuan Bajo Harbour, Flores. Pickup from 08:00, departure around 09:00 on Day 1.
    • End point
      Kayangan Harbour, East Lombok, around midday on Day 4, followed by a road transfer to Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Mandalika or Bangsal for the Gili fast boat.
    • Meeting / pick-up point
      Hotel or Komodo Airport (LBJ) pickup in Labuan Bajo, then a short transfer to the harbour. Boarding is early morning so the first park stops are reached before the day boats.
    • Accommodation
      Onboard - Cabin
    • Transportation
      Wooden Phinisi Boat, Luxury Phinisi, AC Car
    • Guide languages
      English, Indonesian
    • Difficulty
      Easy
    • Departure schedule
      On Request
    • Minimum guests to depart
      2
    • Maximum guests
      35
    • Suitable for
      Family, Couples, Luxury Travelers

    Boats On This Route

    Five boats operate on this corridor. Two have published 4D3N westbound shared fares for 2026, one has a 2027 fare, and two source itineraries list 5D4N westbound. Card amounts are approximate USD conversions of the lowest published shared fare for each boat and direction. Based on Bank Indonesia JISDOR on 23 September 2026 at IDR 17,803/USD; source prices are in IDR. Confirm cabin, dates, inclusions and final IDR quote with the provider. Whole-boat charter prices for this crossing require a separate quote.

    Showing 5 of 5 corridor boats.

    • Sukha sail 1 exterior 02 aboard Sukha Sail 1 phinisi Luxury Phinisi

      Sukha Sail 1

      LuxuryShared or Private Charter

      Capacity

      8 cabins · up to 35 guests

      Trip lengths

      4D3N westbound

      • Selected En-suite Cabins
      • Private Balcony
      • Kayak

      Shared 4D3N fromApprox. $435/ person2026 fare: IDR 7,750,000

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    • Lady Grace phinisi viewed from the side at sea Deluxe Phinisi

      Lady Grace

      DeluxeShared or Private Charter

      Capacity

      10 cabins · up to 24 guests

      Trip lengths

      4D3N westbound

      • All En-suite Cabins
      • Jacuzzi
      • Private Balcony

      Shared 4D3N fromApprox. $469/ person2026 fare: IDR 8,350,000

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    • Sukha Sail 2 phinisi anchored in turquoise water below a green Komodo hillside VVIP Phinisi

      Sukha Sail 2

      VVIPShared or Private Charter

      Capacity

      10 cabins · up to 30 guests

      Trip lengths

      4D3N westbound

      • Selected En-suite Cabins
      • Private Balcony
      • Paddleboard

      Shared 4D3N from (2027)Approx. $393/ person2027 fare: IDR 7,000,000; current-year quote needed

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    • Aerial view of Alfathran 3 phinisi at anchor among the Komodo islands Deluxe Phinisi

      Alfathran 3

      DeluxeShared or Private Charter

      Capacity

      12 cabins · up to 28 guests

      Trip lengths

      5D4N westbound

      • Selected En-suite Cabins
      • Jacuzzi
      • Private Balcony

      5D4N westbound in source4D3N fare unconfirmedRequest the exact itinerary and price.

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    • Aerial view of the Athira phinisi cruising deep blue water near Komodo Deluxe Phinisi

      Athira

      DeluxeShared only

      Capacity

      7 cabins · up to 20 guests

      Trip lengths

      5D4N westbound

      • Selected En-suite Cabins
      • Ocean View
      • AC

      5D4N westbound in source4D3N fare unconfirmedRequest the exact itinerary and price.

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    Published 4D3N crossing fares

    Shared cabin prices for Komodo to Lombok. The same boat can have a different duration or rate on its return sailing.

    BoatPublished fare or quote status
    Lady GraceFrom IDR 8,350,000 (2026) / IDR 8,350,000 (2027) / person
    Sukha Sail 1From IDR 7,750,000 (2026) / IDR 8,000,000 (2027) / person
    AthiraSource lists 5D4N westbound; request a 4D3N quote.
    Alfathran 3Source lists 5D4N westbound; request a 4D3N quote.
    Sukha Sail 2From IDR 7,000,000 (2027) / person

    Rates are per person for the stated year, not whole-boat charter prices. Confirm departure direction, available cabin, inclusions and final quote with the provider. A Labuan Bajo round-trip charter headline does not price this one-way crossing.

    Day-by-Day at a Glance

    Itinerary

      Labuan Bajo, the manta channel and Padar at sunset

      Pickup from your hotel or Komodo Airport from around 08:00, boarding at the harbour, and away by mid-morning. Westbound trips start earlier than the eastbound version because the park stops are compressed into the first two days rather than the last two.

      North first to Karang Makassar for the manta drift, then the crescent sandbar at Taka Makassar, then Pink Beach where the reef starts a few metres off the sand. Late afternoon the boat repositions to Padar for the ridge climb, timed for sunset over the three bays. This is the direction that gets Padar in evening light rather than at dawn, which is quieter and warmer but means the walk up is done in the heat of the day.

      Lunch, Dinner

      Komodo Island rangers, then the crossing west

      An early tender to Komodo Island for the ranger-led walk, an hour or so through dry forest and savannah, with the dragons most often found near the ranger station and water holes. Visitor access and the applicable park charges should already be registered through SiOra before the visit, with cashless payment and the approved visit plan confirmed. Ask the operator to explain any separate ranger, trekking or handling line in the quotation. Going ashore first thing usually means the trail is done before the main day-boat arrival window.

      From late morning the boat leaves the park and begins the long westbound run, usually passing the cone of Sangeang Api in the afternoon. This is the point where the trip stops being a Komodo tour and becomes a crossing: the Sape Strait is open water, land thins out, and the boat sails through the night towards Sumbawa. It is the quietest half-day of the four and the one people underestimate.

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Whale sharks at Saleh Bay, Moyo and Satonda

      A pre-dawn start for Saleh Bay, where whale sharks feed around the bagan fishing platforms at first light and disperse as the day warms. You enter the water in small groups with a guide. Sightings are not guaranteed, and westbound this lands on Day 3 rather than Day 2, so if the morning is blank there is no second window before the trip ends.

      Then Moyo Island and the short walk inland to the Mata Jitu waterfall and its terraced pools, and Satonda with its saltwater crater lake sitting inside the cone. The snorkelling on Satonda’s outer wall is better than the lake. Dinner is aboard, and the boat runs west overnight towards the Alas Strait.

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Kenawa at sunrise, then Kayangan Harbour and Lombok

      Sunrise at Kenawa Island, a bare grass hill and sandbar off the Sumbawa coast with a ten-minute climb to the top and clear water off the spit. Breakfast is served on the way in.

      The boat crosses the Alas Strait and comes alongside at Kayangan Harbour in East Lombok around midday, followed by a road transfer of two to three hours to Mataram, Senggigi or Kuta Mandalika. If the Gili Islands are next, ask to be dropped at Bangsal for the fast boat, and check the last crossing time before you commit — arriving at Bangsal after the last boat means an unplanned night on the mainland.

      Breakfast

    What's Included

    • Included
      Hotel Pickup / Drop-off, Accommodation Onboard, 3 Meals Daily, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Drinking Water, Snorkeling Equipment, Kayak / SUP Use, Local Guide / Ranger, Towels & Toiletries
    • Not included
      Komodo National Park Entrance Fee, Ranger & Trekking Fee, Crew Gratuity, Dive Equipment Rental, Nitrox Surcharge, Travel / Dive Insurance, Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Spa & Massage, Laundry, Personal Expenses
    • Komodo National Park fee
      Not included
    • What to bring

      Bring the passport or Indonesian ID used for SiOra, reef-safe sun protection, a rash guard, closed shoes with grip, dry bag, motion-sickness medicine if suitable for you, personal medication, power bank and light layers. Complete park registration before departure; government guidance is to arrange access by H-1. Signal and charging can be limited across Sumbawa and the open-water passages.

    • Cancellation
      Moderate
    • Policy detail

      Terms are set by the operator, not by KomodoInsider, and they differ by booking type. Depending on the vessel, this crossing may be sold as Shared/Open Trip, Private Charter, or both. Read the wording that applies to your booking before transferring anything.

      Shared/Open Trip bookings commonly require a 25 to 50 percent deposit to hold the berth, with the balance due 30 to 60 days before departure and a sliding forfeit as the date approaches. Private Charter terms are usually stricter: a 30 to 50 percent non-refundable deposit once dates are held, the balance due 60 to 30 days before departure, and full forfeit inside the final window.

      Westbound sailings can be tied to a vessel’s repositioning plan. Ask what happens if that sailing date moves or the operator withdraws the departure, and get the answer in writing.

      Weather is normally handled by reordering the route. Operator-initiated cancellation for mechanical or safety reasons usually triggers a refund or replacement vessel; confirm which applies to the exact booking.

    • Notes

      Park entrance and activity fees are separate unless the operator’s written quotation says otherwise. Arrange visitor identities and the registered visit plan through SiOra before the park day, with cashless payment completed in advance. See “What the Park Costs” for the current official schedule. Labuan Bajo pickup and the Lombok-side road transfer are generally included in the compared packages; Gili fast boats and flights are not. Diving and equipment are only included when explicitly quoted.

    Operator-declared. Specifications and rates on this page are as published by the operator and their booking agents, not independently inspected by KomodoInsider. Data verified through .

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a Komodo to Lombok boat trip cost?

    The 2026 westbound 4D3N shared fare starts from IDR 7,750,000 per person, and the route cards show approximate USD conversions using Bank Indonesia JISDOR of IDR 17,803/USD on 23 September 2026. Athira and Alfathran 3 list 5D4N westbound in the source, so no 4D3N fare is claimed for them. Confirm departure, cabin, inclusions, park fees and the final IDR quote with the operator.

    Should I to Lombok or Lombok to Komodo?

    Westbound puts Komodo National Park on Days 1 and 2 and Saleh Bay on Day 3. Eastbound places Saleh Bay on Day 2 and finishes inside Komodo National Park. Choose the direction that fits your wider Indonesia route and confirmed sailing date.

    Neither direction guarantees a second whale-shark attempt, and neither direction guarantees a fixed sunrise or sunset visit at Padar. Exact timing depends on the operator’s confirmed route, tides, weather and park instructions. The Lombok to Komodo boat trip page covers the eastbound version in full.

    Where does the Komodo to Lombok boat trip finish?

    Kayangan Harbour on the east coast of Lombok, around midday on Day 4 — not Senggigi and not the Gili Islands. A road transfer of two to three hours to Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Mandalika or Bangsal is included.

    If the Gilis are next, ask for the Bangsal drop and check the last fast boat departure before you commit. Arriving at Bangsal after the final crossing means an unplanned night on the Lombok mainland, and it is the single most common way this trip ends badly.

    Can I fly out of Lombok the same day the boat arrives?

    Possible but tight, and not recommended. The boat is alongside around midday, Lombok International Airport (LOP) is roughly two hours from Kayangan Harbour by road, and neither the arrival time nor the traffic is guaranteed.

    An evening flight is workable if you have hand luggage only and accept the risk. Anything before 17:00 is a gamble. A night in Senggigi or Kuta Mandalika and a morning flight is the safer structure, and it costs less than a missed fare.

    Is this trip available all year?

    April to June and September to November are the settled windows. Both the Sape and Alas straits are open water and both get uncomfortable in the wrong month, which matters more here than on a sheltered Labuan Bajo loop.

    Westbound has a second constraint. This direction frequently exists because a vessel is repositioning out of its Komodo season, so it clusters around the end of that season rather than running evenly through the year. Late December to February is monsoon and most operators pull the route entirely.

    Do you still see the Komodo dragons on this route?

    Yes. The confirmed route includes a ranger-led dragon walk on Komodo or Rinca, subject to the registered park plan, operating conditions and official instructions. Sightings are wildlife encounters, not guaranteed. Complete SiOra registration before departure and check the final island and visit window with the operator.

    How much time is spent sailing rather than stopping?

    Roughly half the trip, concentrated in the back half. Days 1 and 2 are stop-heavy inside the park. From midday on Day 2 the boat crosses the Sape Strait and runs overnight to Sumbawa, and after Satonda on Day 3 it runs overnight again across the Alas Strait.

    That is the trade the route asks for. If long passages with no land in sight sound like dead time rather than the point of the trip, a Labuan Bajo round trip is the better instrument.

    Can I join in Labuan Bajo and get off partway?

    Not usually. This is a one-way delivery between two harbours with no scheduled intermediate stop where a guest can leave — Sumbawa and Moyo are anchorages, not ports with onward transport.

    On a Private Charter the operator will sometimes agree to a modified end point, but it is negotiated before the contract rather than mid-sailing, and it is priced as a charter variation. On a Shared/Open Trip booking the answer is no.

    What the Park Costs

    What you payAmountBasis
    Park entrance, foreign visitor Rp 250,000 ≈ $14 per person, per day The statutory Class I entrance rate. The 150% holiday rule applies to Indonesian visitor and student rates, not this foreign visitor rate.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, normal day Rp 50,000 ≈ $3 per person, per day The normal-day Class I entrance rate.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, holiday or collective leave Rp 75,000 ≈ $4 per person, per day 150% of the normal Indonesian visitor rate on the dates covered by the statutory holiday rule.
    Indonesian student group, normal day Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per person, per day For Indonesian student groups of at least five people.
    Indonesian student group, holiday or collective leave Rp 37,500 ≈ $2 per person, per day 150% of the normal student-group rate; the minimum group size remains five.
    Scuba diving activity Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per diver, per day A separate activity charge in addition to the applicable entrance fee.
    Motorised vessel entry Rp 100,000–200,000 per boat, per day Rp 100,000 for 40–100 HP, Rp 150,000 for 101–500 HP, and Rp 200,000 above 500 HP.
    Drone use Rp 2,000,000 ≈ $112 per unit, per day A separate special-use charge. Complete the required SiOra/SIMAKSI process before travel.
    • SiOra is the park’s e-ticketing and SIMAKSI system. Reserve before travel; Ministry guidance recommends completing the reservation by H-1. An operator can assist, and self-service is available at the Komodo Visitor Center and KP3 terminal.
    • Payment is cashless through the methods available in SiOra, including BRIVA or bank transfer and supported e-wallets. Keep the e-ticket and ensure the traveller details are correct.
    • A 1,000-visitor daily quota has applied since 1 April 2026 to the main visitor islands and 23 dive sites. Availability therefore depends on the travel date and registered itinerary.
    • The final SiOra total can include entrance, activity, vessel and special-use charges. Ask the handling operator for an itemised total before issuance.
    • Official public guidance does not state one universal refund or rescheduling rule for every reservation. Confirm the current SiOra terms in writing before the ticket is issued, including treatment of weather disruption.

    Statutory fees under Peraturan Pemerintah No. 36 Tahun 2024, in force since 30 October 2024. Verified 31 August 2026 against the official PP 36/2024 schedule, the Ministry of Forestry SiOra notice and the Ministry’s 2026 quota notice. Amounts are payable in rupiah; dollar figures are courtesy estimates converted at Rp 17,900 and rounded.

    Verification & Booking Notes

    • Verification status: Operator-declared.
    • Last verified: 24 September 2026.
    • Fleet basis: read from the current Tour to Liveaboard relationship and eligible published or scheduled vessel records.
    • Operator-declared safety detail: 3 of 5 listed boats publish both safety-equipment and navigation data; 2 list a life raft. Check the selected boat page before booking.
    • Cancellation: Moderate policy; see What’s Included for the full terms.
    • Guest reviews: No guest reviews yet. Be the first to add a review after your trip.

    Verification notes use Komodo Insider records, official operator disclosures and government sources. Verify vessel-level safety, inclusions and operator terms before paying.

    Who This Suits

    Right for you if you are already on Flores and heading west rather than flying home. This is the leg that turns a Komodo trip into a Nusa Tenggara crossing, and it lands you within onward reach of the Gili Islands and Bali.

    Couples and small groups can book Shared/Open Trip cabins on the current fleet. Most current boats also publish a Private Charter option, but availability and the final price still belong to the exact vessel and departure. Guest numbers matter more here than on a park loop because the route includes two overnight passages, so compare each boat’s cabin count, maximum guests and layout before choosing.

    Families work from roughly age eight, when a child can manage a snorkel mask in open water and the Padar climb. Photographers should treat the published light and timing as a route plan, not a guarantee: Padar, Kenawa and Sangeang can move with conditions and park instructions.

    Less right if the whale sharks are the whole reason you are booking. Westbound places Saleh Bay on Day 3 and eastbound on Day 2, but neither direction guarantees a repeat attempt. Also less right if you need certainty of dates, because repositioning schedules can change.

    One thing to plan around: you finish at Kayangan Harbour in East Lombok, two to three hours by road from Senggigi, Mataram or Bangsal. Do not book a same-day flight out of Lombok airport without checking the transfer time first.

    Cruise Areas

    • Komodo
    • Lombok
    • Sumbawa

    Activities

    • Snorkeling
    • Trekking
    • Island Hopping
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Sunset Viewing

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